Facilities
In the 21st century, condominium and time-share projects have been completed which provide substantial accommodations right at the resort. Rooms are typically over $150/night (2007). Cheaper accommodations ($29/night and up) can be found in South Lake Tahoe, about 45 minutes away. A Guest Shuttle offers $5 trips to and from South Lake Tahoe.
Kirkwood uses its own diesel generators to supply electricity. The resort plans to bring PG&E's power grid into Kirkwood Valley by installing approximately 28 mi (45 km) of power lines under the Hwy 88 roadway. This would eliminate the generators' pollution, and may reduce the current cost of electricity in the valley. On January 1, 2010, a fire destroyed the powerhouse and the three new engines installed since 2006, along with switching equipment purchased after a 2004 fire.
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